Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Metairie, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 14.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $193,778 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% more expensive in Metairie
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Metairie, LA
Compared to Albuquerque, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher